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However, yesterday morning, seven days after the initial attack, the dogs were taken away by the city council animal control unit.

A city council spokeswoman said the dogs are being held in custody pending a decision and further enforcement action.

"I feel very relieved that it has been dealt with now. The authorities said they had to speak with Kyla before they could do anything, and they did so on Monday,'' said Ms Strahl.

Mark Vincent, city council team leader, animal control, said the two attacking dogs were bull terriers.

Kyla Strahl suffered suffered bite marks that went to the bone of her left forearm. She is now resting at her mother's home and will need to have physiotherapy. She also had severe bite marks on her wrist and hand and her leg. Rudy suffered bites to the cheek, ear and stomach.